De Heem

Jan Davidszoon de Heem (1606-1683/1684) grew up in Utrecht, where he was apprenticed to floral still-life artist Balthasar van der Ast. In 1626, he moved to Leiden, where he painted monochrome still lifes employing one or at most two tints. His subjects were mainly musical instruments and books. Here you will find the most beautiful gifts and souvenirs of Jan Davidszoon de Heem.